US President Barack Obama. By ANGELO IZAMA in Kampala Posted Monday, July 26 2010 at 11:30 US President Barack Obama has announced that Washington would seize money stolen by corrupt African leaders and hidden in the America and the West. The announcement was made in a special message delivered for him by US Attorney-General Eric Holder at Speke Resort Munyonyo ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Sad moments in Bahir Dar: construction terrorism
Bahirdar city has been hit with a construction terror where around 20 sisters of us from the Amhara region perished. The tragedy occurred when these ladies were working on the Bahir Dar University’s dormitory buildings ,due to the breakdown of the wooden scaffolding .Who takes the blame? The the careless University administration,local government,the construction company, the workers or who? Eventually, ... Read More »
We respect every religion equally impartially:HIM Hailesilassie I
Posted on February 5, 2009 by abiy on Addis Tibeb blog Here is a speech HIM Hailesilassie I gave on October 11, 1963 during his visit of the mosque in Asmara, Eritrea following the welcoming speech by the head of the mosque Sheikh Ibrahim Oumar Muktar. I thought it would invite further reflections on the current Islam-Christian issue. The speech ... Read More »
Africans don’t rate Bob Geldof, so why should we?
it hurts to say this, but Live Aid should not be celebrated, writes Andrew Gilligan. By Andrew GilliganPublished: 6:35PM BST 15 Jul 2010 Bob Geldof talks on stage at Wembley Stadium at the beginning of Live Aid in 1985 Photo: AP Every so often, the BBC reminds us that its capacity for woolly thinking is greater than that of the ... Read More »
Eritrea to have an Ambassador in Ethiopia?
The fact that the destiny of Ethiopia and Eritrea is tied for eternity, is stating the obvious. Despite the political fallouts of their respective leadership, for generations, the people have shared values, culture, history, and popular aspirations. The historical circumstances that led to them becoming two nations is something many, on both sides, have come to regret. Nonetheless, Eritrea is ... Read More »
Ethiopian troops kill 15 Somalis, injure more than 25 others
EL-DIBILE – At least 15 people were killed and about 30 others wounded deliberately after more Ethiopian troops attacked Somali civilians in parts of the Somali region under the control of Ethiopia, just as there had been tense between the troops and residents according to witnesses .Adan Jama’a, One of the traditional elders confirmed the number of deaths to all ... Read More »
Should we be giving African dictators millions when so many need it at home?
By Michael Brennan Political Correspondent Saturday July 10 2010 This year, we are giving almost €60m in aid to Ethiopia and Uganda, despite the fact they are ruled by virtual dictators. Yet a respite care centre in Limerick city has been shut for the lack of €150,000 and similar services nationwide are under threat due to budget cutbacks in the ... Read More »
Humanitarian governance in the new millennium: an Ethiopian case study
Humanitarian governance in the new millennium: an Ethiopian case study Sue Lautze, Angela Raven-Roberts and Teshome Erkineh HPG Working Paper February 2009 This is a good and timely research to read. Click below: http://odi.org.uk/resources/download/3190.pdf Read More »